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26.12.16

Christmas + Last Quarter at A Glance

Happy Holidays my loves! I truly believe that holidays are about the small details, the traditions you keep, the memories you make with your friends and family, sending Christmas and Thank You cards. Christmas is a day of celebration, joy and to give thanks! Christmas is also a funny time... for some it's a beautiful day filled with love, happiness and light and for others it's like a darkness creeping in suffocating you with sadness, loneliness and lowest of lows. I personally have experienced both ends and as a result I've learnt to give a lot more love to everyone around this time of year more than ever, give love to yourself and then spread love to others. Love costs nothing, so call someone whom you feel might need it and give love abundantly because the ability to give love and be love is abundant within you. Do just that and I believe you are doing Christmas right. Here's wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas filled with joy, laughter, peace and holiday cheer!

A week back I threw a Christmas Party for my close friends in Singapore. My tradition is to prepare food that are both delicious and satisfying to the body and soul. I come from a Peranakan heritage so richness in flavour runs in my blood. This time, I decided to add in a little more whim to the table decor (note mum's traditional Kokeshi Dolls and other bits and bobs)! T'was great fun and I want to throw a lot more lunch/dinner parties in the future!

21st Asian TV Awards with my bestfriend, J!

Very honored to be part of the panel for Sex in SingCity!

Inspired by Sex and the City, this event is a no-holds barred night where everyone can have fun and authentic discussion about sex, intimacy, pleasure, orgasms and relationships! Whether you are a Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda or Samantha, this event is meant to create that camaraderie, where being confident, sexy and strong are equally embraced!

Organised by Lila Sutra, theWYLDshop.com and BottlesXO, this open dialogue includes a panel discussion by sexperts across related industries from doctors to sexologists, plus learn the art of seductive strip tease by yours truly!

I believe change starts with conversation and the most important ingredient for seduction is being comfortable in your own skin. It was such a fun night of retail therapy, wine, nosh and beauty treats!

Hung out with my best babe from England when she was in Singapore for a short period of time. Though we're continents apart and hardly see each other, our bond is incredibly strong and I love how we'd always support each other. From living and working abroad to getting excited about LIFE to surrounding ourselves with the best people and constantly lifting and empowering each other.

When it comes to friendships, it is important to have people that will inspire you to be a better person, to provide you with motivation to achieve your goals, empower you to make the changes you need to succeed and cheer on your success. When you keep surrounding yourself with amazing people, you're surrounding by life. You'll be less stressed and you'd find more joy in everyday life.

Sunday Brunch with my favorite Bubba Jack!

For Halloween '16, I went as Netflix and Chill.

Exploring Little India during the week of Deepavali, or the Festival of Lights. That place is worth checking out especially during the festive period. They'd hold a three-week bazaar in anticipation of the Deepavali celebrations. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of just walking through the market and being in the midst of the activities from every direction.

When your friend has a house that needs to be torn down and threw an epic paint party to express your creativity and have fun! This I must say... one of the best parties in 2016.

Jodie and I had our longest birthday bash - we had a month long celebration. Starting from our birthday trip to Hong Kong and took every single opportunity to celebrate life and throw parties for our friends in Singapore! Fun times and I wonder what we'd do for 2017?!

On my actual birthday I suited up and had longevity noodles all day!

I guess now it's the time to really stop, breathe and reflect on all the things that I am grateful for.

So here are 30 things that I am grateful for:

1. I am thankful for my relationship with mum and brothers.

2. I am thankful for my best friends who are scattered all over the world right now. They are all so passionate, dedicated and inspirational. I'm so blessed to have them all in my life and call them my family and close friends.

3. I am thankful for being surrounded by so many creative souls.

4. I am thankful for my health and well being.

5. I am thankful that I am able to do what I love.

6. I am thankful for my freedom - being able to freely express my thoughts and opinion is truly a privilege

7. I am thankful for all the friends I made along the way through blogging and Instagram.

9. I am thankful for the amazing crazy out of this world sunsets I get to watch from my balcony

10. I am thankful for my support system

11. I am thankful to be able to travel the world and experience things that I never could've imagined.

12. I am thankful for social media and being able to be connected with all you amazing people every day! Thank you for taking the time to read my blog posts and watching/sharing my dance videos!

13. I am thankful for my best friend Jodie. I can talk to her about anything with her and know that there is no judgment. She is the type of girlfriend/sister that will jump on a plane to get to you if she found out you were depressed or just going through shit. I love her so much and I am so thankful for her.

14. I am thankful for ATMC for always inviting me to those delectable food tasting sessions! You know the way to my heart!

15. I am thankful for the weekend.

16. I am thankful for the national parks. I need a dose of nature in my life. That is important. My family home is near this national park that has amazing hiking trails. Trekking allows me to mentally check out which is great.

17. I am thankful for the people that hurt and/ or disappointed me because they taught me how to forgive and move on.

18. I am thankful that I live 5 minutes away from my favorite grocery store. It makes my life so much easier if I need to pick something up for dinner.

19. I am thankful for figuring out a semi-healthy work-life integration this year.

20. I am thankful that I have the ability to put my foot down and be more brave to say "no".

21. I am thankful that Mum is a wonderful cook! Constantly inspiring me to get creative with the spices.

22. I am thankful to be able to have such an amazing work space in the city (with a great view too!!!)

23. I am thankful for the Kopi C Siu Dai.

24. I am thankful for modern technology.

25. I am thankful for a glass of wine at the end of the day! (or beers)

26. I am thankful for FaceTime which allows me to get connected with my close friends overseas.

27. I am thankful for my blog and Instagram. Having a platform to share with you guys my ideas, inspiration and real life moments.

28. I am thankful for my older brother who always respond to me immediately whenever I need medical advice although you are continents away. Thanks for keeping me calm when I fell into the trench and broke my ankle.

29. I am thankful for my diary for keeping my personal life on track.30. I am thankful for rejection as it only motivates me to work harder.

I am filled with so much love and gratitude right now. I am eternally grateful for all the support. If you haven't made a list of what you are thankful for, I urge you to do so! Tell the people that you love that you appreciate them!

For those who are going through a hard time now, or have been through a hard time, things can get better. You don't have to be embarrassed or ashamed or feel silly... because there is no reason to be, and you will learn how to deal with things a lot better. Please be kind to everyone. Know that everyone is fighting a battle you don't know about. Spread love, be kind and be loved. Love, J